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FIRST ALERT: Rain chances return
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - After dry weather for most of Monday, rain chances return tonight and linger through midweek. Scattered showers are possible overnight under a mostly cloudy sky. Lows fall into the upper-50s and lower-60s. Some areas of patchy fog are also possible. Keep the umbrella close on Tuesday...
Virginia lawmakers pull $800K previously earmarked for Health Wagon in Wise
RICHMOND, Va. (WCYB) — Virginia lawmakers are voting on a state budget Monday in Richmond, but it will not include funding for a local health clinic. News 5 confirmed through state lawmakers this morning that $800,000 previously earmarked for the Health Wagon in Wise, Virginia, has been removed. Lawmakers...
Utility project to impact traffic on U.S. 23 in Pike Co.
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - Officials with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) in Pikeville have announced there will be traffic delays and lane reductions for a section of U.S. 23 in Pike County. According to KYTC District 12 officials, the lane reductions and traffic delays will be near the Cedar Creek/Hambley...
Festival supports art in the mountains
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Hundreds of people made their way to downtown Hazard for the first Queen City Artisan Festival. Shannon Gabbard and her husband helped plan the event, wanting to create a venue for crafters in the area to sell their items. “There’s lots of other festivals that crafts...
Skies clearing out for Mother’s Day
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - A weak cold front brought a few showers to the mountains on Saturday, however high pressure is moving in and clearing out our skies for Mother’s Day. As our skies clear, it is going to be another night to look outside to possibly see the Aurora Borealis. The Geomagnetic Storm that caused the northern lights on Friday night, will continue into early Monday. While it’s not a sure bet, there is at least a small chance of seeing the northern lights again early on Sunday and Sunday night into Monday.
Police investigating gas station theft
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - The Perry County Sheriff’s Department responded to the Ramey’s Qwik Stop convenience store on Highway 15 Tuesday after getting a report of a robbery at the store’s ATM machine. Authorities said the suspect spray painted the security cameras before breaking in and pulling...
Seventh Annual Grey Matters run sees near-record numbers
WHITESBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - WYMT’s Chief Forecaster, Brandon Robinson, spread awareness and money for brain cancer research in an annual 5K/10K race. The seventh annual Grey Matters run brought support from nearly 200 people to the streets of Whitesburg to promote brain cancer and tumor awareness. “My favorite thing...
Below average to start Mother’s Day weekend
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Cooler highs will linger to kick off the weekend. Spotty showers are possible for the afternoon and evening on Saturday, but we are tracking more sunshine for Mother’s Day. Tonight Through Saturday Night. A mainly dry and cool night is on tap across the mountains....
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